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Every month we feature two woods, one domestic and one exotic, usually at 25% off or more! We bring in fresh, new stock so the supply is at its very best, too. Plus we have several other special lumber & wood buys you'll find right here.

Get some real down-to-earth instruction on how to properly use your table saw safely. Joe will also cover some important jigs you should have and show you some great tricks you never knew existed. FEE: $10.00. Attendees receive a $10 coupon to use in our store as well.

This is a 5-day woodworking class in which students will learn to design and build 2 "Martini Tables" from renowned designer and furniture maker Michael Fortune. Class takes place at Southwest School of Woodworking in downtown Phoenix. Fee $760, all materials and tools included. Details http://www.woodworkerssource.com/blog/events-classes-and-clinics/learn-to-build-martini-tables-with-michael-fortune-woodworking-class/

Get some real down-to-earth instruction on how to properly use your table saw safely. Joe will also cover some important jigs you should have and show you some great tricks you never knew existed. FEE: $10.00. Attendees receive a $10 coupon to use in our store as well.

Get some real down-to-earth instruction on how to properly use your table saw safely. Joe will also cover some important jigs you should have and show you some great tricks you never knew existed. FEE: $10.00. Attendees receive a $10 coupon to use in our store as well.

This is a hands-on woodworking class in which students will learn to design and create 2 elegant cutting boards using techniques in glue-up, bent lamination, and router use. Weekend class takes place Saturday & Sunday, 4 hours each day. $195 fee includes materials, tools, and personal instruction. Details: http://www.woodworkerssource.com/blog/events-classes-and-clinics/learn-to-make-this-elegant-custom-cutting-board-in-a-weekend-woodworking-class/

This is a hands-on woodworking class in which students will learn to design and create 2 elegant cutting boards using techniques in glue-up, bent lamination, and router use. Weekend class takes place Saturday & Sunday, 4 hours each day. $195 fee includes materials, tools, and personal instruction. Details: http://www.woodworkerssource.com/blog/events-classes-and-clinics/learn-to-make-this-elegant-custom-cutting-board-in-a-weekend-woodworking-class/

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It’s time for a woodworking contest, folks. In the past, we’ve hosted woodworking competitions in which you made decorative boxes. Usually we assembled a package of materials that you had to use and then we established a maximum size all for sake of “creative tension” — and then set you free to make amazing boxes. …Read More

height=”413″ width=”550″ allowfullscreen=”” frameborder=”0″> Every month we host a free woodworking demonstration at our stores, and each one is taught by our esteemed demo man, Joe. Due to the nature of his “traveling woodworking show,” he built this fold down table that does a few cool things: Easy to store and set up Sturdy enough …Read More

Gluing up boards to make solid cabinet doors and table tops remains a necessary and time-consuming part of woodworking. And many woodworkers out there avoid glue-ups because of the machinery (or exhausting hand work) required to get a newly glued-up solid wood panel nice and flat. It takes a wide planer, wide sander, or unyielding …Read More

Since there’s a world-class luthiery school right in our hometown, Roberto-Venn, we tend to get word when there’s a particularly amazing custom guitar being built nearby. For that matter, it’s a rare occasion when there’s not at least one guitar maker pulling in part time work at one of our stores (and creaming the curly …Read More

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of shaping a piece of wood with a sharp gouge while it’s whirling along at 400 RPM. There’s also nothing like watching an experienced artist do it. For both of these reasons, you can come watch and talk to some members of the Arizona Woodturners Association as they demonstrate …Read More

Who doesn’t enjoy handmade arts and crafts? Not only do they make excellent gifts, but buying them supports the artists and brings special uniqueness to your home. On Saturday December 11, Arizona’s finest woodworkers will be displaying and selling their awesome projects and talking about their craftsmanship — from items as small as turned wood …Read More

While most of the fun of woodworking is in building custom and unique projects, the downside is wood waste. Nobody likes it, but it’s just a fact of woodworking. When you sit down to figure out the amount of wood your project requires, there are a number of things you should account for: 1. You’re …Read More

Did you know that there are 10,000 species of wood in the world that are harvested for timber? What’s even more interesting is that there’s an entire international group of wood fanatics who collect, trade, sell, and share sample specimens from these 10,000 different species. They’re collectively known as The International Wood Collectors Society (www.woodcollectors.org). …Read More

It was 1937 in India when George Nakashima built his first wood furniture. He’d been trained in architecture and worked under an American architect Antonin Raymond for several years. Nakashima moved to Seattle in 1940 and taught woodworking for a short period until he was sent to Camp Minidoka, a World War II Japanese interment …Read More

In November of 2009, the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers assembled in the warehouse at our Phoenix store for their monthly meeting. A number of them brought their latest finished projects; a bookcase, several turned bowls, fretwork, and more. They discussed the woods they used, the challenges they encountered, and the techniques they learned. One …Read More

Ask any bass player, and he’ll tell you that his job is the least respected in the band. Musically speaking, the bass takes care of the low end; and those who don’t know any better may think this position really is low end. Did Elvis play bass? Willie Nelson? Guys like Jimmy Page and Carlos …Read More

Master gun stock carver, teacher, and author Jose Valencia published Carving Gunstocks Power Techniques in which he shows readers how to create stunning and unique carvings on rifle and shotgun stocks. And he’s bringing his talent and knowledge to Woodworkers Source this week on Friday and Saturday (October 16 and 17). You can see Jose …Read More

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Woodworkers Source started in 1978 to provide the finest hardwood lumber to all types of woodworkers, from beginners getting started with the craft to long-time professionals. It doesn't matter what your skills are, we aim to provide friendly service and advice. We're here 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.